# Mark English athletics competition performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mark-english-athletics-competition-performance
> Updated: 2026-09-12T16:48:13.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Irish middle-distance runner Mark English achieved significant success in international competition during late 2026.

In August, English won a historic gold medal in the men’s 800m at the European Athletics Championships, becoming the first Irish male athlete to win gold at the event. He recorded a time of 1’45″26 to secure the title.

By September, English continued his momentum at the World Ultimate Championships in Budapest. He qualified for the 800m final after winning his semi-final heat with a time of 1:43.74.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Mark English qualifies for 800m final in Budapest

Mark English of Finn Valley AC has qualified for the 800m final at the World Ultimate Championships in Budapest after winning his semi-final with a time of 1:43.74.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mark-english-qualifies-for-800m-final-in-budapest

### 2026-08-13: Mark English wins historic European gold in 800m

Mark English became the first Irish male to win European Athletics Championship gold in the 800m, while Rhasidat Adeleke secured silver in the women’s 200m.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mark-english-wins-historic-european-gold-in-800m

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